Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Faux Resin Candy Wreath

Okay so I'm not one to toot my own horn but I LOVE this wreath! It started as vague idea that at first wasn't panning out but turned into something amazing...well at least I think so!

I had this foam wreath and originally thought I would make a gumdrop wreath.

Then I saw this candy at the dollar store and threw 2 containers in my cart.

When I got home I emptied out the containers and separated the candy pieces by color.

Then I started gluing candy around the inner circle. Until I had something like this:

I wasn't happy with the gaps between the pieces of candy so I thought I would squeeze hot glue into the crevices to make it look like the candies were set in resin.

I liked the result but thought it needed some glitter! So I grabbed some of this glitter paint:

and painted it all over the candies and making sure to get in the crevices as well.

I went to bed happy with the results but thought it didn't look finished so I stopped by the dollar tree this morning and picked up 3 more containers of candy. 5 glue sticks and half a container of glitter paint later I had this:

Isn't it cool? I still have to figure out a way to hang it cuz it weighs like 50 lbs...serious peeps, it could be used as a weapon. Please craft responsibly. ;-)

The colours are so pretty...you'll have all the kids (and kids at heart) drooling over your lolly wreath! A few years ago I did the pile of lollies on the top of a jar project and it was pretty cool too.

I love it, the extra candy was totally worth it and I think you'll be enjoying it for years! I remember eating that old fashioned candy at my Grandma's so this would bring back such memories! Thanks for joining us at A Crafty Soiree!

I found you through Polly Want a Crafter and I love this! I wanted to invite you to enter my $50 American Express gift card giveaway that ends in a few days! I also have a link party going on this week! Keep up the good blogging! -Dana

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